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Rylee Blade & Great Oak Boys Look To Extend Streaks At ASICS Cool Breeze Invitational
Rylee Blade began her journey toward winning a California Division 1 state title last season with her remarkable performance at the ASICS Cool Breeze Invitational. Blade, a senior at Corona Santiago High, has an opportunity Saturday to make additional history at the Pomona Fairplex by winning the Sundown Showdown... Read more
Top Running Sunglasses For Fall Cross Country Season
As the cross country season is about to be in full gear this fall, having the right running gear can make all the difference in a runner’s performance and comfort on the trails. While shoes and apparel often get the most attention, a quality pair of running sunglasses is... Read more
Top Girls Volleyball Teams By Section Entering The Fall Season
The high school girls volleyball season has already begun in several sections or is about to get underway all across the state later this month. Here is a look at the top girls volleyball program in each of the 10 sections that highlight competition in California entering this season.... Read more
How Training Like A Solider Can Help Prepare For Fall Sports
As the fall sports season approaches, athletes should currently be preparing to be able to perform at their peak. Whether the athlete is hitting the football field, running cross country, or joining the soccer team, your success will depend on your physical readiness. One way to ensure you’re in... Read more
Top Boys Cross Country Teams By Section Entering The Fall Season
The high school cross country season has already begun in several sections, or is about to get underway all across the state later this month. Here is a look at the top boys cross country program in each of the 10 sections in California entering this season. There are... Read more
NCVA Sand And Serve Beach VolleyBall Tournament Takes Place August 31
The summer outdoors beach volleyball Caribbean Challenge is sadly coming to an end. But not before youth volleyball players have the chance to compete in one last tournament. The Northern California Volleyball Association (NCVA) is hosting the Sand & Serve beach volleyball tournament on August 31. Held at the... Read more
How to Improve Defense Before the Fall Basketball Season
As the fall basketball season approaches, it’s only a matter of time before players are back on the court. Athletes may have spent some time in the summer shooting some hoops with friends. But it’s important to turn focus on skill development to prepare for a great season. While... Read more
8 Volleyball Drills You Can Do at Home: No Court Needed
Volleyball players don’t stop working on improving their skills—even though the summer season is coming to an end. In fact, it’s the perfect time to prepare for the end of the summer tournaments and games while staying sharp and looking ahead to the upcoming fall season. Athletes know that... Read more
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Wins 400mH Olympic Gold Wearing New Balance Spikes
If Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is the reigning queen of the women’s 400m hurdles, her glass slipper is the New Balance MD-X V3 running spikes. McLaughlin-Levrone became a track and field sensation at the 2024 Paris Olympics after her world record-breaking win in the women’s 400m hurdle finals on Thursday, August... Read more
Fueling the Fun: 10 Nutrition Tips For Summer Sports Performance
As much as we like to bring the heat to our workouts, exercise in the summer months can be difficult. Warmer temperatures, humidity, and intense sunshine can bring on the sweat—or we should say more sweat—when active. And no matter if your summer sport is done out in the... Read more
Summer Training Tips To Get Ready For Fall Sports
Even though it is still summer, athletes need to look forward to their upcoming fall sports seasons. While summer is an ideal time for rest and recovery, the goal is to maintain overall fitness, use that extra time in your schedule to work on developing skills—and as the summer... Read more
With No U.S Olympic Race Walkers, Will The Event Grow?
When non-runners think of track and field as an Olympic sport, they mostly image athletes like Usain Bolt or Sha’Carri Richardson sprinting to the finish on a track straightway with leg muscles bulging, seemingly flying through the air. Would it be accurate to say that they probably never even... Read more